Walking standards and guidelines

These standards and guidelines were developed to help achieve our goal of making walking a safer and more attractive way to get about for all.

Pedestrian network guidance

The Pedestrian Network Guidance framework (PNG) aims to promote a consistent, best-practice approach to pedestrian network and route planning throughout New Zealand.

Design guidance for pedestrian and cycle rail crossings

This guide aims improve safety, usability, compliance, consistency and will simplify the design process for pedestrian and cycleway treatment at level crossings.

Bridging the gap – NZTA urban design guidelines

The guidelines seek to improve the understanding of what good urban design means in a transport project.

RTS14 Guidelines for facilities for blind and vision impaired pedestrians

RTS 14 is the official guide that ensures that design and operation of roads and paths caters for blind and vision impaired pedestrians.

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Pedestrian network guidance

Design guidance for pedestrian and cycle rail crossings

Bridging the gap – NZTA urban design guidelines

RTS14 Guidelines for facilities for blind and vision impaired pedestrians